The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make its return to North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina for the first points-paying event in 30 years. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 19, at 7 p.m. ET.

NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has been filled with exciting storylines, and the upcoming event at North Wilkesboro Speedway is expected to be a thrilling one. The series will feature a wide variety of tracks, ensuring that the champion will have to conquer all to take the title.

Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney recently dominated the field at EchoPark Speedway, leading 171 of the 263 laps to secure his second win of the year. The Cup Series will now head back to its roots at North Wilkesboro, where the series will contest its first points-paying event at the 0.625-mile oval since 1996.

Tickets for the event are still available, with get-in prices starting at $149. Fans can also purchase tickets behind the flag stand, starting at $247 in Section I, for a great view of restarts, pit road, and the finish.

Upcoming NASCAR Events

In addition to the North Wilkesboro event, the NASCAR Cup Series will feature several other exciting events in the coming weeks. These include the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, the Iowa NASCAR event at Iowa Speedway on August 9, and the Richmond NASCAR event at Richmond Raceway on August 15.

Fans can purchase tickets for these events and more by visiting the official NASCAR website or through authorized ticket sellers.

Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.